PETA Asking New Mexico and Nevada to Follow California’s Lead in Changing Their State Driver’s Manuals

California recently added information about dogs left in cars to its 2011 drivers’ handbook, and members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals want New Mexico [and Nevada] to do the same.

“Death from heatstroke is slow, agonizing, and terrifying,” Daphna Nachminovitch, vice president of PETA said in a statement. ~ The New Mexican

Leaving dogs in a hot car is cruel, selfish and a conscious choice too many dog caretakers make.

While adding text to the state DMV manuals may not be a total solution to the growing problem, it could dramatically increase public awareness.

Several states are considering animal abuse registry legislation currently and if passed, some good people and their poor choices could wind up listed in a public database for life right alongside the worst animal abusers of our society.

Hopefully raising public awareness could keep at least a few bonafide dog lovers from falling victim to their own lapse of common sense.